A trade pitch has the Houston Astros acquiring a slugger to bolster their offense ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Despite losing their opening series to the Seattle Mariners after the All-Star break, the Houston Astros still are on top of the American League West.

France, who turned 30 in April, has missed the entire season after undergoing right shoulder surgery last July. The Astros have not announced a potential timetable for France’s return, though it’s worth noting that he must be on the active roster or the 60-day IL by September 1. France is currently on the 60-day IL, so he’s covered there.

The Diamondbacks open a three-game series with the Houston Astros at Chase Field with Arizona's Zac Gallen facing Houston's Colton Gordon.

When the Houston Astros signed Christian Walker this past offseason, they expected All-Star-caliber production, and it's hard to blame them. Walker, underratedl

According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, while the Braves "are not looking to move on from" veteran second baseman Ozzie Albies, they will still "listen to inquiries" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

The Houston Astros have been one of MLB's most surprising teams this season. Sure, some pegged them to win the AL West even after losing Alex Bregman and Kyle T

He's a former Silver Slugger and also helped the Braves win the 2021 World Series. At 28 years old, Albies is also nearing the end of his current deal. While his contract, $35 million over seven years, runs out at the end of 2025, he has two team options for 2026 and 2027 at $7 million each.

The Houston Astros do not get the credit when it comes to their farm system as a top to bottom group which is anywhere near the best in baseball. Though there a